UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Blackberry supplies are experiencing a supply gap; warmer growing conditions have increased quality issues. Raspberry stocks are adequate. Blueberry volume…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JULY 22, 2024
Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons California’s San Joaquin Valley melon season is reaching peak production; prices are low. Markon First Crop…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Green leaf markets are slightly higher as supplies tighten due to heat-related defects. Iceberg prices continue to inch lower. Ample…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Blackberries are currently in a gap; warmer weather and humidity have caused quality issues. Raspberry supplies are snug but available;…
UPDATE: ONIONS
California and New Mexico crops are winding down and expected to finish mid-August; new crop onions in multiple regions will…
UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
California’s San Joaquin Valley melon season is reaching peak production; prices are low. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cantaloupe and Honeydew…
UPDATE: PINEAPPLES
Pineapple supplies are limited. Costa Rica’s recent drought has slowed crop growth; volume is down 50% While current rain and…
UPDATE: ORANGES
The California Valencia crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) remains limited. With many schools…
FROM THE FIELDS: HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE SALINAS and SANTA MARIA VALLEYS
The Salinas and Santa Maria Valley’s current forecast calls for high temperatures starting this weekend and persisting through most of…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JULY 15, 2024
Avocados Mexican Loca crop volume is increasing slowly; markets will soften over the next two to three weeks. Mexico Large…
UPDATE: POTATOES
Storage Crop Idaho MFC Burbank Potatoes will run through early to mid-August 40- to 50-count supplies remain extremely tight; six-week…
UPDATE: CILANTRO
Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Washed & Trimmed Cilantro is available. Suppliers are easily keeping pace with demand; markets are easing Quality concerns…